Internship, Wireless Connectivity Software Engineer, Electronic Devices; Fall

What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2027 if available and there is opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program.

Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.

International Students:
If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.

About the Team

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Software Validation Engineering Intern for the Wireless Systems team to help develop and validate high quality wireless technologies for existing and future Self-Driving & Optimus platform initiatives. This role involves designing and implementing test cases, troubleshooting and validation of various software bugs and features, enhancing Test automation for Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth and Cellular technologies and closely working with Development, other QA, hardware and program management teams internally and externally with vendors and Tesla partners.

• Design end-to-end test plans, procedures and scripts for Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth and Cellular systems
• Bring up and maintain test setups and apparatus for validation cycles
• Root‑cause issues reported by internal, other Development and QA teams and customer feedback
• Provide support to Software Development and Manufacturing teams
• Enhance Test automation frameworks and data analysis tools
• Analyze telemetry data and identify fleet wide issues
• Identify areas of opportunity and implement improvements, knowledge sharing and best practices
• Drive various tasks to completion and be the connoisseur of great quality product

• Currently pursuing a Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science / Engineering, or a related field
• Strong Python, Perl, or Ruby programming skills, familiarity with common python packages
• Knowledge and/or work experience in wireless connectivity domain
• Knowledge and/or work experience with software testing life cycle and QA processes
• Good understanding of Wireless technologies, preferably Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth or Cellular
• Working experience with Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth or Cellular troubleshooting/debugging tools (i.e. Wireshark, Ellysis, Frontline, log analysis, etc.) is a plus

As a full‑time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short‑term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

$20.00 - $50.00/hour + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.